While the publication states "it's not yet a done deal," and Deadline has reported that English actor Nicholas Hoult is still in the mix, R-Patz is "the top choice and it's expected to close shortly."

While the news is sure to delight Twilight and Harry Potter fans alike, diehard DC stans have found themselves in a heated social media debate about the casting decision.

i've already said this, but i'll say it again: there's NO downside to this choice.
- it'll piss off comic dudebros to no end
- twilight memes
- bat vs vampire jokes
- robert pattinson is a bloody fantastic actor. watch his filmography and you'll know. i'm hyped as shit for this. https://t.co/1z8yJympqZ

In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, director Matt Reeves said the film is "very much a point of view-driven, noir Batman tale."

"It's told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it's going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional. It's more Batman in his detective mode than we’ve seen in the films. The comics have a history of that. He’s supposed to be the world’s greatest detective, and that’s not necessarily been a part of what the movies have been. I’d love this to be one where when we go on that journey of tracking down the criminals and trying to solve a crime, it’s going to allow his character to have an arc so that he can go through a transformation."

If Rob lands the role, at 33 years old, he will be the youngest actor to ever play Batman.

Are we feeling R-Patz as Batman, or is it a hard pass from you?

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24 Of The The Most Unlikely Celeb Friendships

24 Of The The Most Unlikely Celeb Friendships

Ruby Rose & Ellen Page: not only are they friends, the Aussie refers to the 'Juno' star as her "best friend"

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Courtney Cox & Ed Sheeran: your fave ginger crooner apparently spent time living in the 'Friends' alum's Malibu beach house rent-free & rumour has it he even introduced her to her fiancé, Johnny McDaid of Irish band Snow Patrol #nawwwww

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Vince Vaughn & Robert Pattinson: a super weird bromance! They've been spotted hanging out together a fair few times & Vince apparently even supported Rob through his breakup with Kristen Stewart

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Kanye West & The Olsen Twins: well they do all share a mutual love of fashion, we guess?

Serena Williams & Kim Kardashian: the unlikely pair have been besties for over a decade, doing everything together from tea parties to baby showers

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David Beckham & Snoop Dogg:"I love our friendship and some people in life just come together for some odd reason" Snoop says of the dudes' unlikely bromance

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Kris Jenner & Jennifer Lawrence: age difference aside, this friendship shouldn't be too surprising considering how boss and outgoing both ladies are (not to mention J-Law's HUGE love of KUWTK)

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Meryl Streep & 50 Cent: the award-winning actress and the embattled rap star forged an unlikely friendship over their mutual love of basketball

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Justin Bieber & Kourtney Kardashian: Kourt was rumoured to be rebounding from longtime boyfriend Scott Disick with the much-younger pop star, but both have since gone on record to say that they're just longtime family friends

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Millie Bobby Brown & Drake: the internet widely accused 32-year-old Drake of "grooming" the 13-year-old 'Stranger Things' star, after she revealed he texted her often to say "I miss you" and give her advice about boys

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Kanye West & Donald Trump: NOT one of our faves tbh

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50 Cent & Bette Midler: wow! Never would have picked this one. These two found friendship through charity work!

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Snoop Dogg & Martha Stewart: it's the friendship we never saw coming, but these two are super close chums, with Snoop even appearing on Martha's show a couple of times

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Beyoncé and Blake Lively: these queens joined forces to support women's health, education and justice through the Chime For Change initiative. Power BFFs if ever there was!

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Katy Perry & Allison Williams: on the surface this one doesn't seem too odd, until you consider the fact that Allison's 'Girls' co-star Lena Dunham is part of Taylor Swift's squad & Tay Tay and Katie have plenty of well-documented ~Bad Blood~